REVIEWED: Classic Fisher Space Bullet Pen
Write anywhere, anytime and in any gravity with the planet’s most versatile travel pen
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Backpacking & Outdoors
REVIEWED: Pen Heaven Ravello Small Recycled Leather Journal
Sturdy and stylish, this 128-leaf notebook is a real page-turner on long trips
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REVIEWED: Scrubba Wash Bag
Even a capsule wardrobe needs washing; this portable ‘machine’ gets clothes clean and doubles as a stuff-sack
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REVIEWED: MPOWERD Luci Outdoor Inflatable Solar Light
A collapsible, inflatable, waterproof solar lantern that weighs just 113g and is perfect for camping trips
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REVIEWED: Keen Owyhee sandals
Great for lounging and a casual hike or two, but on beaches these all-rounders too easily collect water and sand
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio Minimo Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt
Super-thin and light yet too easy to crease, this travel shirt goes too far in the right direction
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REVIEWED: Kanex GoBuddy+
Charge, sync, then have a beer. This clever two-in-one gadget that reduces cables is a long, cool carabiner clip away
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REVIEWED: Divoom Voombox Travel
It’s rugged, it’s splash resistant, it’s Bluetooth, but does a speaker really deserve a place on your packing list?
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REVIEWED: Thule EnRoute Triumph 2 daypack
Perfect protection for a MacBook Pro and a pair of sunglasses, this cabin-sized daypack’s clever design proves ideal as a
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REVIEWED: Night Sky MiniScope
A telescope for your iPhone? This portable 50x optical zoom super-charges phoneography, but lacks focus finesse
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REVIEWED: AquaStorage RoguePak
Sick of cleaning your bulky hydration bladder? This reusable system eliminates both hassle and bulk with compact, lightweight bags perfect for an itinerary
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REVIEWED: Patagonia Houdini windbreaker
Weighing just 110g and easy to clip on to a belt, this anatomically designed pac-a-mac is perfect for ultra-light travel
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles
Travel light and keep your passport safe with these versatile, comfortable and well-designed travel trousers/pants ideal for backpacking
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REVIEWED: Keen Uneek sandals
An open air design and a comfortable fit make these ‘rope shoes’ great for beaches & boardwalks
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REVIEWED: NomadClip for Apple Lightning & micro USB
Getting in a tangle on your travels? These clip-on carabiners are clever companions on any journey
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REVIEWED: Case Logic Kontrast DSLR Camera Bag
Great value, comfortable all-in-one capable of storing everything a photographer needs for a short trip
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REVIEWED: Osprey Axis 18L daypack
Hard-wearing and comfortable, this versatile bag with a sunglasses pocket is a fine companion for short trips, hikes and more
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REVIEWED: OverBoard Waterproof Map Pouch
D-rings on each corner and a carabiner make this pouch the ideal attachment for all-weather hikes and sailing trips
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OverBoard Pro-Sports waterproof SLR camera bag review
Dunk-proof roll-top one-trick wonder that keeps rain and sea-spray at bay, but can’t hack a long hike
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REVIEWED: Tech21 Patriot protective case
Well designed and good value travel-proof protection for the iPhone 5S & iPhone 6, with cutouts for cameras and a gap
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Canon 10x42L IS WP image stabilized binoculars review
The last word in rugged and judder-free binoculars are pricey but scream quality
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REVIEWED: GlobalStar GSP-1700 satellite phone
Leave the dodgy mobile network behind with this ‘eye in the sky’, but check a map first
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REVIEWED: Asolo Tribe GV hiking boots
Technical, tough and fully waterproof, these boots were made for walking
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REVIEWED: iFrogz Golite 2.0 portable charger & flashlight
This soft-touch battery-cum-torch is handy for short trips, but lacks capacity and brightness
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REVIEWED: Alpine Labs Michron
Great value tiny black box that turns your phone into a remote control to automate DLSR photos and time-lapse videos
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REVIEWED: Petzl Tikka R+ head-torch
Comfier but tricker to operate, this rechargeable bonce-beamer’s appeal quickly fades
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Icebreaker Quantum Gloves – Reviewed
Lightweight yet warm, these well-stitched Icebreaker Quantum gloves are perfect for when mountain gloves are overkill
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REVIEWED: Lowe Alpine Storm Mitt
Box finger design and soft fleece inner make these gloves ideal for Winter hikes
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Oasis Men’s Everyday Leggings
Great for early starts and late nights outside in freezing conditions, merino wool wins again for warmth & packability
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REVIEWED: Patagonia Men’s Merino 1 Silkweight t-shirt
This 65% merino wool t-shirt makes a great base layer and all-round travel t-shirt
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PREVIEWED: Panasonic DMC-TS6 tough camera
CES 2015, Las Vegas: waterproof, freeze-proof, shockproof and dust-proof snappers do time-lapse, too
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How to take photos of the Northern Lights
It’s one of nature’s great events, and it’s surprisingly easy to do if you have a DSLR camera
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PREVIEWED: Polaroid iZone Wi-Fi camera
CES 2015, Las Vegas: It’s wireless, but what’s it actually for?
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PREVIEWED: Sony FDR-X1000V action cam
CES 2015, Las Vegas: pro-quality broadcast action cam adds 4k and super slo-mo
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REVIEWED: Helinox Chair One foldable chair
Easily portable and comfortable, this 850kg chair is a welcome relief
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REVIEWED: Columbia Platinum 860 TurboDown
Stargazing and winter hikes just got easier thanks to this lightweight, portable down jacket
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt review
Staying fresh for days and drying in hours, this pricey all-rounder for traveling light is legendary with the wash ‘n’ wear
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REVIEWED: Snugpak Water Resistant Notebook
For outdoor doodlers everywhere, this rain-proof pad is the write stuff
Read MoreREVIEWED: EasyLock portable locking solution
The ideal gift for backpackers, this pocket-sized device is a safe bet for travellers
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NEED TO KNOW: How to choose a selfie stick
Buying advice and reviews of Christmas 2014’s hottest travel gadget
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REVIEWED: Case Logic Reflexion DSLR & iPad backpack
Plenty of tech and gear packing choices in this tale of two halves
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio Storm Logic travel jacket
It’s got pockets for a boarding pass, keys, a camera, phone, pens, and sunglasses, and it rolls-up into a neck rest. Welcome
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REVIEWED: LuminAID inflatable light
It’s a hit in the off-grid world, but the solar-powered inflatable LuminAID light is great for camping anywhere on Earth
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REVIEWED: Native Union Power Link Tassel for Apple Lightning
Cowboy-style convenience for iPads & iPhones, but it’s way too expensive
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REVIEWED: Vango DRY 20 rucksack
Ideal for adventure sports and Monsoon travel, this daysack keeps out water and crushes-out air
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REVIEWED: Vango DLX Self Inflating Pillow
Great for camping, this pillow with neck support makes a great seat, too
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REVIEWED: Ridgemont Outback footwear
Built-in Ortholite insoles gives the retro Ridgemont Outback all-rounders a launch pad
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REVIEWED: Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 bluetooth speaker
A great value alternative to a Jambox and with a handy slot for miniSD and microSD cards, this easily stow-able speaker priorities bass
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REVIEWED: Booq Python Slimpack
This waterproof rucksack has space for 2x DSLRs, 4x mid-size lenses, a zoom lens, a tripod and an iPad, but hiking with it
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REVIEWED: Osprey Cyber Port 18L daysack
Super-compact daysack for digital nomads, the Osprey Cyber Port 18L daysack has a unique tablet window for easy access
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